Prices shown in currencies other than US Dollars are estimates based on current exchange rates. We will charge your credit card in US Dollars on the day your order is shipped, and the conversion to your local currency will be done at the prevailing rate by your credit card issuer.

C. Crane will not mark your parcel as a “gift”, declare a value lower than the actual price paid, or otherwise prepare false customs information.

You may have noticed this new acronym popping up on some of our products. RoHS stands for Restrictions on Hazardous Substances, and it's a directive that could have a huge impact on the production and disposal of consumer electronics. First adopted in Europe in 2006 (and later adopted in California in 2007), RoHS restricts the use of six dangerous substances in lots of common electronics. According to the official RoHS compliance Web site (www.rohs.eu), the RoHS symbol indicates that "new electrical and electronic equipment put on the market does not contain any of the six banned substances: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, poly-brominated biphenyls (PBB) or polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), in quantities exceeding maximum concentration values."

While some military and medical equipment is exempt from RoHS compliance, the electronics governed by the standard are among the most common you'll find in your home, from radios to MP3 players to cell phones and (increasingly) computers. In practical terms, the standard protects factory workers at the production level, sharply reducing their exposure to hazardous substances. The standard also has a profound impact on the disposal and recycling of electronics, in that disposed substances will no longer have at least six of the most hazardous chemicals formerly found in electronics, and recycled electronics will not expose workers to toxics as they harvest components.

If an item proves to be unsatisfactory within 60 days of receipt, you may return it to us for refund or credit toward other products. We are sorry but original shipping charges are non-refundable. Please call for a Return Authorization number before returning an item. Returned products, original cartons and manuals must be in "as new" condition for a full product refund. A reasonable deduction will be made for any damaged or missing items. You are welcome to keep the catalog. Sorry, no refunds on custom cable and fittings or original shipping charges. Be sure to insure and pack your return carefully.

Lifetime Tech Support

We have made a commitment to build a positive relationship with you; before, during and after your purchase.

We feel we have some of the best tech support available. If you have any questions with product setup or with troubleshooting, please call us at 1-800-522-8863. Our Fortuna-based, tech support team is available Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm PST. We are ready and willing to help you for as long as you own this item.

This regulated 5V charging adapter is specially designed to work with the CC Observer and CC Solar Observer radios. The adapter is not required to make either radio operate but it does make charging the internal battery pack quicker and more convenient over using the hand-crank or solar power.

Share this product with a friend! Please complete the fields below, and we'll send your friend an email from you with a link.

Note: You and your friend's email addresses are only used once as a referral. We will not collect or store the email addresses.

The dynamo radio should never be ordered without this charger module. I gave the dynamo radio a three star rating because it is falsely advertised without stating that this charger is required for dynamo use to put an initial charge on the battery and then to recharge it with this charger occasionally.

By LSmith

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

9/16/2013

Works great!

By MWilhelm

KELSEYVILLE, CA

9/15/2013

Does the job. What more can you ask for?

By BHenderson

TUSCALOOSA, AL

5/5/2013

Works beautifully! Thank you!

By FSutton

DAVIS, CA

3/3/2013

This add-on to a true emergency "people-powered" radio is great to have in anyone's "prepper mode" mentality check list. For now, when the "good old times" of when the power grid is up and operational, I can just plug it into the surge protector in the wall and let my solar cells charge it with the free electricity from the sun!!! GOD, I just love it now when PG&E here in California MUST send me a check each month for the excess power I now generate.

By MDavis

JANE LEW, WV

2/18/2013

I bought this to use with the CC Solar Radio. It adequately recharges, I guess - as there is no way to know when the recharging is complete. As the radio's batteries can be damaged by overcharging, this is a concern.Also, the adapter heats up when plugged in - whether or not it is connected to the radio. So, you have to disconnect it from both the radio and the plug-in.Just wanted others to know this to make an informed purchase decision.

By GGoett

AIRDRIE, AB

1/2/2013

No comments provided.

By vpipes

DUFUR, OR

12/5/2012

No comments provided.

By EAnkrom

SAN ANTONIO, TX

12/1/2012

Great!

By JQuinones

OAKDALE, CA

11/28/2012

Has worked like factory issued adapter.

By GBonfante

BETHLEHEM, PA

9/17/2012

Outstanding product.

By ssherrod

VACAVILLE, CA

7/31/2012

Unit works just fine. Keeps batteries charged when needed.

By DLundberg

FORT WORTH, TX

4/5/2012

perfect in every way

By cbrockway

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

3/14/2012

No comments provided.

By LRotter

BROOKFIELD, WI

12/23/2011

No comments provided.

By TManzi

TAMPA, FL

12/17/2011

No comments provided.

By WCarlson

CHANHASSEN, MN

11/5/2011

AC adapter works as stated. Once the battery pack is charged, unplug it and the pack will last longer.

Can the CC Solar Observer be operated using the optional AC power adapter?

Yes, but you if you plan on using the optional charging adapter for days to power the radio, we recommend unplugging the battery pack. Constantly charging the battery pack for more then 12 hours at a time will shorten its life.

This WiFi Antenna is hands down the best. It allows me to connect to a business almost a half mile away. Two months time and this baby paid for itself. I am a very happy with my purchase.

— John A., Mill Valley, CA

This radio deserves five stars because it sounds great, the ease of use and preset stations. This radio will become your favorite radio, also backed by great customer service if ever needed, thank you very much.

— Pete P., Santa Rosa, CA

This is an excellent internet radio. I have had the unit playing constantly from the time I received it. Excellent sound for such a small unit and the remote works wonderfully.

— James H., Richmond, BC

Good sound, lightweight and comfortable; not too tight on the head. I like one feature; it doesn't tell you where to place the speakers, left side or right side.

— Harry W., Manassas, VA

I purchase this product specifically for AM recordings and it has worked superbly. I wanted to wait awhile before I gave my opinion on the product. It has worded exactly as advertised and more.

— Jack L., San Pedro, CA

Very nice, economical home lighting. If you're used to the white light of fluorescent bulb replacements, these will offer the same type with no toxic ingredients or damaging UV radiation.

— Gary B., San Francisco, CA

This antenna does work well; however placement and the shape you have it bent into is very important. I live about 70 miles away from Toronto and receive a lot of Toronto FM stations static free with the FM reflect.

— Thomas S., Buffalo, NY

I'm not sure how I gone this far in life without it. I just love it. The best sound ever from an AM radio.

— James G., Springfield, MA

This device is awesome. As a contractor, I can not access my customer's network for security reasons. Now, with my office on the second floor, I can connect to a WiFi hotspot 1.5 miles away and my signal strength is strong!

— Robert S., Tabernacle, NJ

I just received my EP radio yesterday. I'm totally impressed with the old school simplicity and the modern day sound quality. Thank you, C.Crane!

— David C., Raleigh, NC

I have had only one, thank the lord, occasion to use this in and emergency situation and it worked flawlessly. Only one in the area with radio for two days of power loss... Thank you CCrane!!

— Vernon P., Dufur, OR

This radio is totally fantastic!!! It will provide service in any condition and works as engineered and advertised. I am going to order more units for all family members.

— Glen B., Bethlehem, PA

This radio is wonderful. Small but powerful. Several years of service and no problems.

— William B., Litchfield, IL

Just received this little jewel... did not open the manual and I was listening to NPR within minutes... no kidding. I'm a radio guy and the audio is great and look forward to a lot of great listening.